Robert Byrd: “I am troubled by the Coast Guard's budget request which reduces military strength by 1,112 billets.”

I have said that, as long as the Senate retains the power to amend and the power of unlimited debate, the liberties of the people will remain secure.

Bob, I will never know the rules as well as you do. I will make a deal with you. I will not surprise you if you will not surprise me.

The use of force authority granted to the President extends only to the perpetrators of the September 11 attack.

I respectfully exercise my Fifth Amendment right and decline to answer.